The Commissioner of Police , Olatunji Disu, has issued a strict warning against the unauthorized use of tinted windows and covered or tampered number plates in Abuja. He announced that violators would face severe sanctions as part of the police’s efforts to curb rising criminal activities in the city. During a press briefing in Abuja,…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign Ahmed Kuru, former Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON); Captain Roy Ilegbodu, Managing Director of Arik Air; and Kamilu Omokide, receiver manager of Arik Air. They will be joined by Union Bank PLC and Super Bravo Limited as defendants. The…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has denied claims that police officers fired live ammunition at #EndBadGovernance protesters during the nationwide demonstrations in August. In a statement released by Muyiwa Adejobi,the police spokesperson on Monday, the Amnesty International report, accusing security operatives of killing protesters as “unfounded, misleading, and inconsistent incident reports.” Adejobi emphasised that the…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arraigned 113 foreign nationals before the Federal High Court in Abuja on charges of cybercrime, including computer fraud, marketing scams, money laundering, and unauthorized data access. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the suspects were apprehended on November 3, 2024,…
The director-general, Directorate of Special Services, Kano State Government House, AVM Ibrahim Umaru (rtd), has revealed that the state is relatively calm and peaceful as a result of its adequate funding on intelligence. Umaru disclosed this while responding to questions from journalists shortly after defending the directorate’s budget at the state assembly complex….
The Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s dedication to restoring lasting peace across the nation if confirmed in a substantive capacity. Lieutenant General Oluyede made this pledge while appearing before the House of Representatives Joint Committee on Defence and Army for a screening session at the National…
The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor has announced plans to seek an arrest warrant for Myanmar’s military leader, Min Aung Hlaing, over alleged crimes against humanity linked to the persecution of the Rohingya Muslim minority. The charges stem from a violent crackdown launched in August 2017, which the United Nations has described as ethnic cleansing….
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has called on Nigerians to exercise greater caution and responsibility on the roads to reduce the alarming rate of traffic accidents across the country. Speaking at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Amaku, Awka, during a hospital visitation to mark the conclusion of the 2024 World Day of Remembrance…
The Catholic Diocese of Auchi, Edo State, announced the safe release of Rev. Fr. Thomas Oyode, who had been abducted during an attack at the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary on October 27, 2024. The Diocese’s Director of Communications, Rev. Fr. Peter Egielewa, confirmed that Fr. Oyode was released around 7 p.m. on November 6, near…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Rivers State has unveiled its plan to deploy 1,000 regular and special marshals for its 2024 Ember Months Special Patrol to help address the anticipated spike in traffic during this period. Inyang Umoh, the FRSC Sector Commander for Rivers, disclosed these details on Tuesday in Port Harcourt while…
Bauchi State Police Command has reportedly neutralized six suspected armed bandits in the Ningi local government area, recovering a cache of weapons during the operation. The Commissioner of Police, Auwal Mohammed, announced on Friday that the bandits were engaged and eliminated during a gunfight with police officers from the Ningi Division, working in cooperation with…
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on the federal government to take immediate action in identifying and apprehending those responsible for the murder of 16 youths in Nibo, Anambra State. According to reports from newsmen , unknown gunmen targeted a group of young men gathered for a social event on Sunday, resulting…
Tension in Bature community in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State over the alleged killing of the youth leader of the town by operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC. The community alleged that the deceased, Eric Faturoti, was shot following an unlawful raid by men of the Civil Defence Corps….
The police arraigned a 27-year-old man, Yusuf Ali, over alleged stealing of a motorcycle and breach of peace on Thursday. The defendant, of no fixed address, was arraigned before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court on a two-count charge of stealing and breach of peace. The prosecutor, Insp Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that the defendant…
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the President Bola Tinubu administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity in the country through improved investment in equipment, manpower, and intelligence gathering. Idris said this on Thursday in Abuja at the first international conference organised by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) themed “Interrogating the Root…
Nigerian Army troops have successfully neutralized four high-profile terrorists and recovered various weapons during operations in Borno State. In a statement posted on its official X handle, the Nigerian Army confirmed that on September 29, 2024, troops conducted a raid on Boko Haram and ISWAP hideouts in the villages of Ajiri and Mastari in Bama…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that its recent airstrike in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State was aimed at known terrorist hideouts. This statement comes in response to reports alleging civilian casualties during the operation. Group Captain Kabiru Ali, NAF’s Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information, addressed the claims, asserting that…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), through Operation Whirl Punch (OPWP), has successfully destroyed a terrorists’ logistics base located in Yadi Forest, Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State. In a statement issued by NAF’s Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information, Group Captain Kabiru Ali, the airstrikes were carried out on Friday, September 27, 2024,…
Abuchi Kenneth and his accomplice, Ifeanyi Odu, aged 29 and 27 respectively, have been arrested by the operatives of Nigeria Police Force, NPF, Enugu State Command over alleged car-breaking and stealing of Samsung Galaxy and Infinix smartphones. According to a statement made available by the spokesperson of Enugu State Police Command, Daniel Ndukwe, yesterday, the…
A gang of three thieves has set a building on fire after stealing foodstuff and other household items from it in Ilorin, Kwara State capital. News gathered that the incident happened on Wednesday at about 12.11pm at No. 59, Afenifere Community, Onireke, Gaa-Akanbi, Ilorin. The spokesperson of the State Fire Service, Hassan…
The Executive Director, Global Rights, Abiodun Baiyewu has traced the spate of insecurity in the North Western part of the country to illegal mining. Baiyewu disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja at a two-day training for over 40 Journalists on mining and host community rights in Nigeria. While presenting a paper on mining and insecurity…
Ahead of the Edo State governorship election on Saturday, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has outlined strict security measures to ensure a peaceful and credible electoral process, including the imposition of movement restrictions. In a statement released by the Police Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP ordered the restriction of…
The Nigeria Police Force has revealed some potential benefits of the Electronic Central Motor Registry, E-CMR innovation. The E-CMR innovation is expected to revolutionise how vehicle information is verified and tracked, especially when stolen. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, while highlighting some of the benefits of the E-CMR via his X handle on…
Ahead of the Imo State local government elections coming up on Saturday, September 21, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, has enjoined members of the public to display civility by shunning acts capable of disrupting the electoral process during and after the exercise. The Police also announced that restriction on vehicular movement would…
The Police Command in Enugu State, on Sunday, confirmed the murder of the chairman, Ogbete Main Market Traders Association (OMATA), Enugu, Mr Stephen Aniago. It was earlier reported that Aniago was murdered Saturday night by gunmen suspected to be assassins at the Topland area of Enugu State. In a statement issued by the Police Public…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his satisfaction following the string of successful military operations targeting security threats in Nigeria’s North-West region. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President highlighted the recent military victories, including the neutralization of notorious bandit leader Halilu Sububu, who had terrorized…
The Nigerian Army has successfully eliminated Kachalla Halilu Sububu, a notorious bandit leader and arms dealer, in a significant operation in northwest Nigeria. Sububu, a prominent figure in regional banditry, was killed by troops from the 1st Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 1 in Balde Village, near Kwaren Kirya, along the Gusau-Sokoto road in Maru Local Government…
The Kano State Police Command has recovered 126 stolen mobile phones and arrested 26 suspects in connection with phone thefts and robberies. The arrests and recoveries occurred between September 1 and September 12, 2024, as part of efforts to combat mobile phone crime in the state. Police spokesperson Haruna Kiyawa reported that the operations were…
The Kaduna State Police Command have detained one suspected kidnapper, five notorious armed robbers and neutralised one in Kaduna. This is disclosed in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan, on Thursday in Kaduna. Hassan said men of the Operation Fushi Kada, led by the Commander, acting on technical and credible intelligence, on…
The Police Command in Kogi State has arrested nine suspects in connection with a communal crisis in Itamah area of Kogi. The crisis occurred after the assassination of the community’s traditional ruler, Onu Itamah Job Shagari. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Bethrand Onuoha, said this in an interview with the News Agency…
The Nigeria Police Force has apprehended a spy policeman, wearing the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), who was seen in a viral video engaging in political activities while dressed in a Police Spy uniform. The officer was urging the public in Edo State to take action against Governor Godwin Obaseki. In a statement…
